flstandardbreds Chapter 282 She became the prime suspect!
Chapter 282 She became the prime suspect!
Chapter 282 She became the prime suspect!
The banquet wasn't even over yet, but now, four young masters from prominent families have collapsed, and Young Master Lan has been mysteriously burned to death in their guest room!
The banquet can't continue!
The Prince of Yan, in a state of agitation, announced the end of the banquet, but...
Those at the banquet cannot leave; they must remain there until the Shuntian Prefecture, the Nine Gates Commander, and the Dali Temple arrive together to investigate the case!
It was only at this moment that those present realized that Young Master Lan... was dead!
Young Master Lan was the future heir of one of the eight great families in the capital. His death was something the Prince of Yan's mansion could not suppress.
People at the banquet began to feel uneasy.
This is a prince's residence! How could someone commit murder here and leave no trace? That's terrifying! If they were in the Prince of Yan's residence, could they also be...?
Within half an hour, all three parties had arrived.
The three groups first greeted Huangfu Qian and the Prince of Yan, and then simply clasped their hands in greeting to the other people present who were of higher rank than them, before beginning their investigation.
People's hearts were in turmoil, and they began to self-destruct.
"Wan Sinong is not at the banquet!"
"Wan Sinong passed away not long ago, clutching his chest!"
"Third Master Wei, your wife left the banquet for half an hour. I wonder what she did there?"
"..."
Anyone who left the banquet would be pointed out by those around them, for fear of overlooking any suspicious detail.
The three departments are still investigating who is most likely the murderer.
Xia Mo and Huangfu Qian remained relaxed and carefree at the banquet.
They were the center of attention from beginning to end, never leaving the banquet, which made them the most suspicious.
Xia Mo winked playfully at Huangfu Qian, allowing Huangfu Qian to see clearly that she had grasped another intrusion system in her hand.
These invasive alien systems like to mimic small organisms.
The one in Xia Mo's hand looks like a caterpillar.
Huangfu Qian frowned almost imperceptibly.
With a flick of his wrist, Xia Mo stored the newly acquired live-streaming system in his soul space, completely isolating it from the world.
“Three,” Xia Mo said, holding up three fingers.
That is, at this moment—
"It's her, it's her, it must be her!"
Ma Yiyi pointed at Xia Mo and roared in fear.
Ma Yiyi has realized that Young Master Lan may have a live streaming system just like her!
Similarly, she also realized that if the main quest was reset, her fate might be the same as Young Master Lan's!
Fear engulfed Ma Yiyi, causing her to point to Xia Mo without regard for anything else.
Xia Mo glanced at Ma Yiyi with a mocking smile, then looked at Huangfu Qian with an innocent expression and shrugged.
"Are you crazy?! What nonsense are you spouting?!"
Wei Zhishu rebuked Ma Yiyi, who pointed out that it was late summer.
“I’m not talking nonsense, it’s her, it’s definitely her!” Ma Yiyi still pointed at Xia Mo.
"I wonder if the head of Anjia Township has left the banquet?" The Dali Temple official, Dali Temple Minister, walked an arm's length away from Xia Mo and asked gently.
The three government offices were unable to attend the banquet hosted by the Prince of Yan's mansion in person due to their work, but they sent their relatives to attend. They already knew about Xia Mo's multiple identities and were even more polite to her.
“Aside from going with Prince Jiang to retrieve rare ancient books, I also went to Prince Yan’s residence,” Xia Mo answered truthfully.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review met Xia Mo's clean and clear eyes, nodded, and then looked at Wei Zhishu with an expression that seemed to say, "Aren't you going to do anything about your wife?"
Wei Zhishu snapped at Ma Yiyi: "Have you made enough of a scene?!"
Ma Yiyi opened her mouth to explain the mechanism for completing the main quest, but no sound came out of her throat, and her mouth stopped moving. It was as if she couldn't accuse Xia Mo and didn't know how to say it.
"I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself in front of everyone," Wei Zhishu glared at Ma Yiyi secretly, then glanced at Xia Mo furtively, a dull ache uncontrollably rising in his chest.
Ma Yiyi realized that she couldn't talk about the live streaming system, so she stared intently at Xia Mo, her eyes saying: I know, it's you!
Wei Zhishu's curse is still in effect. Whenever he covets Xia Mo, he will experience chest pain. Even if he looks at Xia Mo more, he will still experience chest pain. His heartache will be weakened with each pain until his heart is overloaded and he dies.
Xia Mo whispered to Huangfu Qian, "After the banquet, I'm going to be more high-profile. Will you be my backer?"
Huangfu Qian nodded.
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At the banquet, many people turned their attention to Huangfu Qian and Xia Mo, and stopped making a fuss. Instead, they listened quietly to their conversation, and their hearts were inexplicably calmed down.
Everyone was questioned individually and their statements were taken; even Huangfu Qian had to have his statement taken.
In the first round of screening, all potential participants are identified, while those deemed suspicious are kept, allowing 30% of the banquet participants to leave.
Xia Mo and Huangfu Qian were among those who were released.
"We can't let her go! We can't let her go!"
Ma Yiyi pointed at Xia Mo and started yelling again.
Xia Mo left without looking back.
“I’m not lying, the murderer is her, it’s her! She knows all sorts of strange methods, she doesn’t even need to show her face!” Ma Yiyi shouted.
None of the three investigating officials present paid any attention to her.
Ma Yiyi looked at the screen in front of her and realized that she could also use reward points to issue tasks!
Ma Yiyi chose to issue the task without hesitation.
Although the live streaming system intended to help Ma Yiyi and Xia Mo repair their relationship in order to plunder Xia Mo's mysterious power, it was also bound by rules and could not prevent Ma Yiyi from issuing tasks.
Ma Yiyi is issuing a task...
Inside the main hall of the palace where Jia Daoren rested—
As Jia Daoren pretended to be cultivating, a red dot flashed on the screen in front of him, and a "ding" sounded in his mind, reminding him that a new task was available.
* * *
After Huangfu Qian left the banquet, Consort Wei summoned him to the palace, as she had questions for him.
Huangfu Qian, who always showed great respect to Consort Wei, did not enter the palace this time, but instead ignored Consort Wei's summons.
Huangfu Qian knew what Consort Wei wanted to say when she summoned him to the palace, but he simply sent a message to Consort Wei, telling her not to worry about it.
The next day—
Outside the Jiangwang Villa—
With only eight days left until the New Year, a group of soldiers surrounded the Jiangwang Villa.
Xia's mother was about to go to buy groceries when she was stopped by soldiers.
"No one is allowed to enter or leave this house for the time being!" the armored squad leader said coldly.
Xia's mother, carrying a vegetable basket, widened her eyes and trembled violently in fright: "Why?"
"Someone died at the Prince of Yan's residence yesterday, and the murderer is nowhere to be found. The head of Anjia Township can use strange powers, making her the prime suspect!" The squad leader looked down at Xia's mother and said.
Xia's mother trembled violently again, shaking her head: "No, my daughter wouldn't even dare to kill a chicken, let alone a person!"
"Whether you can do it or not is not up to you!" the squad leader sneered.
The squad leader was sent to pressure the Xia family, so naturally he wouldn't give them any pleasantries.